https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-slips-ai-stocks-iran-tensions-in-focusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-slips-ai-stocks-iran-tensions-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-slips-ai-stocks-iran-tensions-in-focus#u44880Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:21:42 +0000US stock futures are little changed after the S&P 500 posted a three-week win streak. Tech stocks are set to gain, with Nasdaq futures rising, driven by increased revenue from companies like Anthropic. However, the Dow falls amid rising oil prices and tensions in the Middle East, particularly after a threat from Trump regarding Oman.Why it mattersThe stock market is navigating a complex landscape of tech advancements and geopolitical tensions. The recent win streak in the S&P 500 has been fueled by optimism in the tech sector, but concerns over Iran and oil prices are introducing volat